Composers and their stage works 



Sir James Matthew Barrie

(1860 - 1937)

Scottish playwright and novelist. Born Kirriemuir 9 May, 1860: Died London 19 June 1937

PLAYS

Unless otherwise noted, the plays were first performed in London.

  1. Caught Napping. Comedy, 1 act. Published 1883.
  2. Becky Sharp. Play, 1 act. Produced Terry's Theatre, 1891.
  3. Richard Savage.(With H. B. Marriott Wilson). Drama, 4 acts. Published 1891. Produced Criterion Theatre, April. 16, 1891.
  4. Ibsen's Ghost, or Toole up to Date. Burlesque, 1 act. Published 1939. Produced Toole's Theatre, May 30, 1891.
  5. Walker, London. Comedy. Published 1907. Produced Toole's Theatre, Feb. 25, 1892.
  6. The Professor's Love Story. Comedy. Published 1942. Produced New York, Star Theatre, December 19, 1892; London, Comedy Theatre, June 25, 1894.
  7. Jane Annie, or The Good Conduct Prize. (With Arthur Conan Doyle).Comic opera. Published 1893. Produced Savoy Theatre, May 13, 1893. Music: Ernest Ford.
  8. The Little Minister. Comedy. Published 1942. Produced Haymarket Theatre, November, 6, 1897. Adapted from Barrie's novel.
  9. The Wedding Guest. Comedy. Published 1900. Produced Garrick Theatre, September 27, 1900.
  10. Quality Street. Comedy. Published 1913. Produced Toledo, Ohio, 1901.
  11. The Admirable Crichton. Fantasy. Published 1914. Produced Duke of York's Theatre, November, 4, 1902.
  12. Little Mary. Uncomfortable play. Published 1942. Produced Wyndham's Theatre, September, 24, 1903.
  13. Peter Pan, or The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up. Fairy play. Published 1928. Produced Duke of York's Theatre, December. 27, 1904.
  14. Alice-Sit-by-the-Fire. Comedy. Published 1919. Produced Duke of York's Theatre, April 5, 1905.
  15. Pantaloon. Play, 1 act. Published 1914. Produced Duke of York's Theatre, April 5, 1905.
  16. Josephine. Political extravaganza. Produced Comedy Theatre, April 6, 1906.
  17. Punch. Toy tragedy, 1 act. Produced Comedy Theatre, April 6, 1906.
  18. What Every Woman Knows. Comedy. Published 1918. Produced Duke of York's Theatre, September, 3, 1908.
  19. Old Friends. Play, 1 act. Published 1928. Produced Duke of York's Theatre, Mar. 1, 1910.
  20. The Twelve-Pound Look. Comedy, 1 act. Published 1914. Produced Duke of York's Theatre, March 1, 1910.
  21. A Slice of Life. Play, 1 act. Produced Duke of York's Theatre, June 7, 1910.
  22. Rosalind. Comedy, 1 act. Published 1914. Produced Duke of York's Theatre, Oct. 14, 1912.
  23. The Adored One (The Legend of Leonora). Comedy. Produced Duke of York's Theatre, September, 4, 1913.
  24. The Will. Comedy, 1 act. Published 1914. Produced Duke of York's Theatre, September, 4, 1913.
  25. Half an Hour. Play, 1 act. Published 1928. Produced Hippodrome, September, 29, 1913.
  26. The Dramatists Get What They Want. Sketch. Included in the revue Hello Ragtime! Produced 1913.
  27. Der Tag, or The Tragic Man. Play. Published 1914. Produced London Coliseum, December 21, 1914.
  28. The New Word. Play, 1 act. Published 1918. Produced Duke of York's Theatre, March 22, 1915.
  29. Rosy Rapture, the Pride of the Beauty Chorus. Burlesque. Produced Duke of York's Theatre, March 22, 1915. Music: Herman Darewski, Jerome Kern, and John Crook.
  30. A Kiss for Cinderella. Fancy. Published 1920. Produced Wyndham's Theatre, March 16, 1916.
  31. The Old Lady Shows Her Medals. Play. 1 act. Published 1918. Produced New Theatre, April 7, 1917.
  32. Seven Women. Play, 1 act. Published 1928. Produced New Theatre, April 7, 1917.
  33. Dear Brutus. Comedy. Published 1923. Produced Wyndham's Theatre, October 17, 1917.
  34. A Well-Remembered Voice. Play, 1 act. Published 1918. Produced Wyndham's Theatre, June 28, 1918.
  35. Echoes of the War. Play. Produced 1918.
  36. Barbara's Wedding. Play, 1 act. Published 1918. Produced Savoy Theatre, August 23, 1927.
  37. The Truth About the Russian Dancers. Play. Produced Coliseum, March 16, 1920.
  38. Mary Rose. Play. Published 1924. Produced Haymarket Theatre, April 22, 1920.
  39. Shall We Join the Ladies? Play, 1 act. Published 1927. Produced Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, December 19, 1921.
  40. The Two Shepherds. Biblical drama. Produced 1936.
  41. The Boy David. Biblical drama. Published 1938. Produced His Majesty's Theatre, December 14, 1936.